South Yorkshire Alliance Works Midweek Cricket League Handbook 2024

umpires, or opposing captain if no neutral umpires are appointed, before the commencement of the game. 44. Conditions of Play (1) The visiting team shall bat first. (2) All matches shall commence at 6.15 pm or earlier by mutual consent of both sides. (3) If a match is started later than 6.15 pm due to the fault of one team, a specified number of overs may be deducted from the batting period of the offending team. Such deductions shall be accordance with the reference table printed in the League Handbook and must be arranged before actual play commences and if neutral umpires are present then they shall advise the club captains of such deductions. (4) Players must have arrived and on the field of play by the completion of the 8th over to either bat or bowl in a game. The captain must inform the opposing captain and umpires of any late players arrival. (5) No player may bowl than 3 overs in a game except as follows:I a. In games of 13 overs per side one player per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs b. In games of 14 overs per side two players per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs c. In games of 15 overs per side three players per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs d. In games of 16 overs per side no player may bowl more than 4 overs. (6) Each Home club shall provide a working scoreboard that is clearly visible from the wickets. The batting side shall ensure the accuracy of the scores indicated on the scoreboard and that it is maintained on a regular basis throughout the game. 45. Duration of Game. Late Starts. Each side shall bat a maximum of sixteen 8-ball overs and a minimum of twelve 8-ball overs. In the event of a late start due to inclement weather, a minimum of ten 8-ball overs may be played. No game may start after 6.45 pm. The capitains mutually agree the number of over to be played before the game commences and if they cannot agree then 14 overs per side shall be played. 46. Laws of the Game (1) in all games in which a league appointed umpire is standing, any ball passing dowh the leg side of the batsman and outside the line of the leg stump which does not come into contact with the bat or any part of the batsman’s person shall be called and signalled “WIDE BALL” regardless of whether the batsman has moved across or not. (2) Rule 18(i) shall also apply to all other games providing the two captains have agreed to its adoption prior to the start of the game. If no such agreement is made then the rule shall not apply. (3) Except where alternative provisions are made within the rules of the League, all games shall be played within the MCC Laws of the Game. Laws 42.3, 42.5, 42.4, 42.9, 42.10, 42.13 and 42.14 will only apply in games where neutral 16